PCA (Prometheus Certified Associate) sample exam question with answer 171

Question:
Which of the following statements about the Alertmanager configuration file are true?

  1. It is written in YAML format
  2. It specifies routing and notification settings for alerts
  3. It must be located in the same directory as the Alertmanager binary
  4. It can specify multiple receivers for each alert
Answer:
A, B, D - The Alertmanager configuration file is written in YAML format and specifies routing and notification settings for alerts. It does not need to be located in the same directory as the Alertmanager binary and can be reloaded without restarting the Alertmanager. The configuration file can specify multiple receivers for each alert to ensure that alerts are sent to the appropriate channels or individuals